Wolverine Advanced Materials About Us

WE FOCUS ON EXCELLENCE THROUGH THE NEVER ENDING
PURSUIT OF PERFECTION

Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Dearborn, MI, USA. Wolverine Advanced Materials is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals that offer damping and sealing solutions in the automotive brake NVH and sealing industries. Extensive industry knowledge and innovative materials have made Wolverine a desired and trusted global supplier for over 80 years.

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MISSION & VISION STATEMENT

  • To be the leading developer & manufacturer of high-performance specialty coated materials in diverse industries, including auto brake NVH, sealing and gasket solutions, for the OE and aftermarket.
  • To be recognized as a global leader in service and innovation.
Customer Focus

Our right to win lies in the reliability to deliver performance-critical, customer-focused solutions globally,  in a timely fashion, on a reasonable cost and exceptional service.

WHAT MAKES WOLVERINE ADVANCED MATERIALS DIFFERENT?
  • Expert technical knowledge in material development, brake NVH, and sealing applications.
  • High-tech laboratory capabilities.
  • Flexible manufacturing capabilities.
  • Continuously upgraded manufacturing coating lines.
  • Industry seasoned and highly motivated sales teams across the globe.

MARKET DIVERSITY AND FLEXIBILITY

MARKETS

Automotive
Commercial Vehicle
Industrial
Off Highway / Agricultural
Specialty / Recreational Vehicle

CHANNELS

Aftermarket
Original Equipment
OES

Finished Parts Manufactured by Wolverine:

 

  • Automotive NVH damping components
  • Compressor gaskets
  • Engine gaskets
  • Original equipment brake noise insulators
  • Secondary gaskets
  • Transmission separator plates
Coated Materials Sold to Manufacturers of:

 

  • Aftermarket brake noise insulators
  • Custom stamped parts for noise, shock and vibration control
  • Engine / powertrain single and multi-layer gaskets

GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

Wolverine Advanced Materials proudly calls Dearborn, Michigan, USA, home to its global headquarters. As a leading innovator in its field, the company operates with a dedicated team of approximately 600 professionals worldwide, all working together to drive excellence and push the boundaries of advanced material solutions.

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Our History

1934

 

  • Wolverine Advanced Materials established

1974

 

  • Blacksburg, VA manufacturing facility established

1979

 

  • Leesburg, FL manufacturing facility established
  • Öhringen, Germany manufacturing facility established

1996

 

  • Cedar Run manufacturing facility established in Blacksburg, VA

2006

 

  • Shanghai, China sales and distribution facility established

2008

 

  • Stamping operation established in Changshu, China
  • Sales group established in Chennai, India

2009

 

  • Sales office established in Tokyo, Japan
  • Sales office established in São Paulo, Brazil

2014

 

  • Wolverine acquires the Global OE Brake and Aftermarket business of Material Sciences Corporation

2015

 

  • ITT Corporation acquires Wolverine Advanced Materials from Wynnchurch Capital

2024

 

  • Center Rock Capital acquires Wolverine Advanced Materials from ITT Corporation
  • Kicked off technical center in Changshu, China.

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